It's a fair guess that the majority of Stoke City fans have woken up today feeling far worse than they did after their New Year celebrations just 24 hours ago. That's because then they were still anticipating a bright start to 2018, victory over Newcastle United and hopes of a better year to come than the one just ended. Now we know that was not to be.

We will bring you all the latest Stoke City news, rumours and opinion concerning Mark Hughes' future throughout the day. We also want to hear from you too, so please send us your views via our Stoke City Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Managerial update

New record for Potters old boy

Remember Jon Parkin, Stoke fans? Well, the big man is still banging in the goals... and set a new record over Christmas.

The striker’s hat-trick for York City against North Ferriby took his tally to 36 in the calendar year.

That’s a new post-war club record for the Minstermen.

12:36

Ryan Shawcross honoured by Premier League - and remembers that horrid first game at Bolton

The Stoke skipper has received a presentation box containing a special medallion and plaque to mark his milestone of 300 Premier League appearances.

And this is what the good-humoured defender had to say at the presentation...

I had a terrible first game and I think I was dropped after it. We lost 3-1 and I came off with a chipped tooth, busted lips and I think I broke my nose as well so it was a tough game and I learned a lot.

Obviously I’ve managed to come back from that and go on to play a lot of games in the Premier League.

I think the Liverpool game on the final day of the 2014/15 season when we won 6-1 is the game which stands out as my favourite. We were 5-0 up at half time and we’ve never been 5-0 up in any game before.

For us to pick up a result like that against such a good team and in Steven Gerrard’s last game for Liverpool , which made it a big occasion live on TV, was fantastic.

All the action from the bet365 Stadium...

... as it happened. Martin Spinks recaps a worrying defeat that leaves Stoke City just two points outside the relegation zone and having played a game more than most teams at the wrong end of the table.

Ayoze Perez celebrates with Newcastle United team-mate Dwight Gayle after scoring against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. (Image: Stu Forster)

08:04

Here's a good news story...

Stephen Ireland has been backed to rediscover his old form after the midfielder ended 19 months of injury hell by taking his place on the Stoke subs’ bench yesterday. Here’s the latest...

Stephen Ireland returns to the Stoke City squad for the first time since the spring of 2016. (Image: Phil Radcliffe)

What the manager had to say...

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes gestures on the touchline during the Premier League match at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke. (Image: PA)

07:50

Fans are concerned and confused...

It’s not that Stoke lost again yesterday that is particularly worrying fans... it’s the manner of the defeats. And they are baffled that the club owners do not seem able to understand their fears for the Potters. Here’s what some of them have been saying...